savory dish
Non-sweet meal component
A savory dish is food that is salty, spicy, or otherwise flavorful rather than sweet.
The term distinguishes main courses, appetizers, and side dishes from desserts: We'll start with savory dishes before moving to sweets.
Savory can describe both the taste profile and the category of food.
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- heartyWarm and substantial
- casseroleSlow-cooked oven dish
- one pot mealComplete dish, single vessel
- stewSlow-simmered meat dish
roasted · seasoned · gravy · meaty · broth · herbs · garlic · onion · simmered · pot pie · Sunday roast · quiche · braised · meat pie · filling · comfort food · soul food · entrée
taste profile
savory dishsweet dish
Sugary food after dinner
dessert · dessert course · confection · sweet treat · candy
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